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Fine Particle Health Impacts and the Need for Control Measures in New Jersey

Explore EPA recommendations for addressing fine particle pollution in New Jersey. Learn about control measures and innovative programs.

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Fine Particle Health Impacts and the Need for Control Measures in New Jersey

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  1. Fine Particle Health Impacts and the Need for Control Measures in New Jersey Kenneth Fradkin, US EPA Region 2 Air Programs Branch Hearing of the New Jersey Clean Air Council April 14, 2004

  2. NJ PM 2.5 Designation Recommendations Recommended nonattainment area

  3. EPA Regulations For Addressing the Fine Particle Problem

  4. EPA Innovative Programs - Use of Innovative Programs (Ex. Diesel Retrofit Program) - Innovation Catalogue - EPA Guidance Document on Using Nontraditional Measures To Reduce Fine Particles - Air Innovations Conference • Chicago August 10-12, 2004

  5. PM NAAQS Currently Under Review The CAA requires review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standard every 5 years PM criteria document • Final by Summer 2004 • PM staff paper • Final by September 30, 2004 • FR notices signed • Proposal - March 31, 2005 • Final rule - December 20, 2005

  6. EPA Draft Staff Paper Recommendations • The Administrator should consider selecting the level of the annual PM2.5 standard from within the range of 15 ug/m3 to approximately 12 ug/m3. • The Administrator should consider revising the 24-hour PM2.5 standard, selecting from a level from approximately 50 to 30 ug/m3 .

  7. Comments/ Questions? • For more information contact: • Kenneth Fradkin • 212 637-3702 • Fradkin.kenneth@epa.gov

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